MONTBÉLIARD, France (Interstat) — FC Sochaux-Montbeliard opened its National 1 season with a 2-1 victory over B-e-B Peronnas on Friday at Stade Auguste-Bonal.

Jules Meyer put the home side ahead in the 52nd minute, converting a chance helped by assists from Mathieu Peybernes and Arthur Vitelli. Benjamin Gomel doubled the lead four minutes later, with Quentin Lacour, Cheick Koite and Saikou Touray credited with assists.

B-e-B Peronnas pulled a goal back through Kapitbafan Djoco, but could not find an equalizer. The visitors finished with a season record of 0-1 across all competitions, while Sochaux improved to 1-0.

The match saw five yellow cards: Peybernes in the 16th minute, Vitelli in the 20th, Koite in the 68th, Lacour in the 74th and Touray in the 78th.

Sochaux’s defense held firm after the early flurry of goals to secure the win. The result gave the home team a winning start in the third-tier competition.